[Scurry]

I am really considering getting the adventure brace, I know a decent amount of people said they were purchasing it, but I havent seen enough ride time on them before.

So now that people have some ride time on them, how do they do?, enough adjustment? Im 6'4", 190 lbs, so pretty lanky. I was thinking I could be alright. I'll be wearing rockgarden armor, its older, I would consider taking off the shoulder cups if I had too. Otherwise, what cheap lightweight armor works well with it, with spine protection.

 

[Mike.rider]

I run the adventure and it works well and is comfortable, but the High back perch has been an issue in some cases when I ride down consistent steep terrain and I cannot look far enough down the trail. other that that it does the job for a good price.

 

[Shepherdwong]

I'm 6'2", lanky and have the Rockgardn armor. Works well. You still have to fiddle around with it a bit. Don't assume at your size that you have to just put everything large. I notice it sometimes on steeper things but it has never actually affected my riding.

 

[MinorThreat]

I run the adventure and it works well and is comfortable, but the High back perch has been an issue in some cases when I ride down consistent steep terrain and I cannot look far enough down the trail. other that that it does the job for a good price.

Good to know, Mike. I've been waiting to know some real-world reports on the ADVenture. Waiting for the moto shop here to have both that and the EVS in stock so I can test-fit both.

 

[Slater]

There is a big difference in adjustability.
A buddy of mine has an Adventure and it took him about 2 weeks to get fully used to the limited sight on steeps.
However I tried on a buddy's GPX Club with the rear shelf lowered all the way and I actually forgot I had it on until the bottom of the trail, on the first run.
I'd rather shell another $100 than be uncomfortable or have to change my riding position.

 

[mgy]

There is a big difference in adjustability.
A buddy of mine has an Adventure and it took him about 2 weeks to get fully used to the limited sight on steeps.
However I tried on a buddy's GPX Club with the rear shelf lowered all the way and I actually forgot I had it on until the bottom of the trail, on the first run.
I'd rather shell another $100 than be uncomfortable or have to change my riding position.

Agreed, getting to used to limited sight means riding slower and re-actively vs. riding and fast and being pro-active. Spend the extra money and make sure the brace doesn't effect your vision.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

i bought my adventure about a month ago, just spent a week at whistler and forgot i had the thing in, i had no vision problems...love it.

 

[bizutch]

....and forgot i had the thing in, i had no vision problems...love it.

What exactly was it....in?

Anyway, I'm double posting like crazy tonight but thought everyone would like to see the pricing for the Alpinestars 2010 non-carbon Bionic.

At BTO Sports, it's $295.00, adjustable in some manner and they also have a wild looking 661 setup. Pics and links in this thread:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197091:thumb:

 

[spocomptonrider]

You can get the GPX off eBay new for the price of the AdVenture retail. Even less if you can fit the small. I paid just under 230$ for mine shipped brand new.

 

[rocketmatt17]

Ive had the adventure for about a month now. I have ridden with it many times and used it at one race weekend. I love the adventure and I have not had any problems with visibility. I also have the evs brace which I had major problems with seeing down the trail

 

[bizutch]

This guy is selling FIVE adventures that he painted for a TV commercial. Buy it Now price is $150.00!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LEATT-BRACE-ADVENTURE-NEW-USED-FOR-TV-COMMERCIAL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem20ad5e7c09QQitemZ140347603977QQptZApparelQ5fMerchandise